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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Sorry dude, the rooting part of PrimeTime will work on the TF101 as some people have come in here to tell me, but recovery is only for the Prime.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jedi5diah:
Thank you viper again for amazing win tool!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xsteven77x:
Your lucky you didn't brick your whole device. Flashing and using things for other devices is usually not that forgiving.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Evo4sickness:
Ok awesome so when can we expect this to be finished Iam sure you have been working allot to get this done and not trying to rush just an idea of when thanks again Viperboy
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xsteven77x:
I had already used the unlock tool so it would be nice if there was an option JUST to flash recovery.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Soon hopefully.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Just run the unlock option. All it does is try to install the unlock. If its there, it just says that it failed to install since it exists already. Then it installs CWM.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PapaSmurf6768:
Just took the plunge for the unlock, and everything worked flawlessly! Thanks for making this stuff so easy Viper, I usually do all my rooting and stuff "the hard way" but there's really no reason to when you make it this easy! Thanks again!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tyvar1:
i get this when i am trying to root

Spoiler content hidden.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Restore back to stock and try again. Not a factory reset, a full restore back to stock via the firmware files on Asus' website.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] youngnex:
OR make sure to kill the asus sync...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Woot!! 1,000+ posts!!! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PuroKaibil:
just tried v4.5 with CWM flashing and the root option worked great but the "unlock tool" keeps giving me "an unknown error occurred" whenever I hit the "Press to Unlock your Device" button.

Mind you I have a TFP who had the "Unknown Serial" issue, I then run the "Serial Fix" tool and the viperMOD v4.5 was able to root it.

I installed Titanium Backup and worked great. Backup all system and user apps and was hoping to install Virtuous Prime ROM but seems like all of us with the "Unknown Serial" even if we ran the "Serial Fix" tool will have to wait or is there a fix for what I'm experiencing that I don't know?

I read all 90+ pages and found nothing on this thread.

Good news is I'm rooted :) Thank you Viper.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Sorry about the issue with unlocking the bootloader. That's is a problem with the tool, not PrimeTime though.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] youngnex:
if that prime still works.....whoa, your a lucky dude...

always read before you do something and re-read
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] klutch:
man if it wasent for viperboy shesh lol i rooted and unlocked the bootloader in 2min lol soo simple :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tyvar1:
Tried that and got this picture on my screen
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] darkuni:
If anyone is curious? The new TF101 ICS update appears to root JUST fine with option 1 (for the TF Prime) in ViperMOD :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cfaberlle:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1514088

How to Unbrick (If Possible)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1513893

Installing Stock Firmware Bricks the Prime
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] LfnsR:
Just thought I would say that I just used V4.5 to unlock and load CWM. Very easy to do just like when I rooted using V4.1. Thanks again for all your work. Just loaded Virtuous Prime V2. Can't wait for additional custom roms to come out for the Prime!! Have a great weekend.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tjhana:
Does ViperMod v4.5 support TF101 using ICS 4.0.3 ? Thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] El Niche:
A few posts ago and in the TF101 forums people say it works using option 1 :)

Good news for us with the OG TF101
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tjhana:
yes! My TF101 running ICS 4.0.3 can be rooted using ViperMod v4.5

Just choose option 1. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mailvamsi:
Option 1 works on TF-101 ICS update

As the title says, confirmed working on TF101 with Option 1.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PipoXtreme:
Viperboy - when we can expect your ROM ?! ;):o
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
I wish people would stop asking for ETAs...

Soon.

Working on it now.

Thank you to whoever said the they can root ICS on TF101 with this tool. I will post a thread over there as well :)

EDIT: I'm not going to post over there because I don't want people to start flashing CWM for the Prime onto their TF101. I know it will happen. And I don't feel like updating PrimeTime at the moment to tell them that. So, send the TF101 guys to this thread and I will make a note about it in the OP.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Woody:
Many thanks for your forethought. You know it will happen too. Worked for me as well btw.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Korumera:
Nevermind, got it to work
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cenonmin:
Just tried on the latest update 9.4.2.15 and it works like a charm. Thank you viperBoy!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] robertg9:
I would just like confirmation that with your latest version 4.5, I can root, but don't have to use the "bootload unlock tool".....because right now I don't want to use the unlocker tool.

I've seen it implied that this is true in some of the posts, but never a definite confirmation.

Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] LfnsR:
Correct. Just choose 1 or 2 depending on what version you are on. If you don't want to unlock - just don't do 5. You can go back to the tool and just do 5. This is what I did. Rooted my Prime last week when I got it and unlocked this morning so I could flash Virtuous Prime V2. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Uberjim:
thanks for this now got cwm installed easy as ! bit of a noobie when it comes to copying stuff one click works great !:D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cfaberlle:
Yes just use option 1 to root. Installing the unlock tool is a different option and you don't have to use it if you do not want to.

Edit: NVM ^^^ beat me to it ^^^
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mytouchguy:
Will root TF101 on ICS

would like to verify that this will root the transformer TF101 on the new ICS update build number 9.2.1.11us i used to root USE OPTION 1!!!!!!!!! as was able to flash CWM from another souce.. just want to verify this does work forour OG transformers :))))

thank OP
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Woody:
Yes it works. I just did it a few hours ago.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Just some more info about where PrimeTime is headed. Short term, I'm going to add an option to fix the always booting to clockwork issue and then add support for other issues that are happening after the bootloader unlock.

My long term goal is working root methods for all Transformers on any version, code cleanup, separate busybox installation option, and recovery options for both devices. I would also like to open source this as well :)

v5 will be a full rewrite. I'm going to try to get it to auto detect the device that is plugged in. We will see how much work that involves, worst case, I will give you a menu to choose your device.

Keep in mind, I no longer have a Transformer so I will do my best to make it work as much as I can.

Suggestions are welcome, I feel that community support always helps develop a better product :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Flip35:
dam viperboy ur the ****, got my prime unlock with cwm, i had root a while back with ur method and now just finished unlocking bootloader n flashing cwm, it just doesnt get easier than that, thanx
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Aphax:
Thanks for your work on this, I just managed to re-root my TF101 using option 1 :)

I have one question though; root method 1 deletes /system/xbin, but on the stock ICS firmware for TF101, there are a bunch of files there (asus-backup, ps3bttest, rfcomm, dex-dump, maybe others). Could not having these cause problems? (Or maybe prevent me from isntalling future OTAs?)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Can confirm option one works with TF101 ;) Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Aphax:
To anyone who used ViperMOD method 1 to root their OTA ICS (9.2.1.11) TF101 and is worried about the files under /system/xbin that got deleted (so far I've not seen any adverse effects, but yeah): I created a small package that restores these files (requires a POSIX machine to run on). I've checked the sha1sums of the files to ensure these are the exact same ones that are on a completely stock ICS TF101 firmware (both WW and US), you can also confirm this yourself of course, just look at the OTA dlpkgfile (see readme.txt for details).

You can get it here: http://dump.aphax.nl/files/fix-ics-xbin.tar.gz. (As always, use at your own risk)

Usage is pretty straightforward, be sure to read the top part of the readme (ensure you have adb in your PATH, your tf101 in debug mode, and nothing else connected):

$ wget dump.aphax.nl/files/fix-ics-xbin.tar.gz
$ tar xf fix-ics-xbin.tar.gz
$ cd fix-ics-xbin
$ vim readme.txt
$ ./install.sh
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bastaerd:
Just rooted my TFP with this awesome tool , 3-4 clicks, done! :)

Waiting for a newer version of CWM before unlocking the bootloader.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sliblue:
I can confirm option 1 on this tool re-rooted my TF101 after ICS update.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xeni:
I can confirm that this works with .15 update.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aus2010:
Thank You heaps

Confirmation rooted with Option 1 on TF101 B40 after ICS update.

Just 1 question, is the Unrooting option sufficient enough to keep warranty if I was to RMA my TF? :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mtotho:
I think if you were to unroot it, no one would be the wiser :) So yea
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
I have rooted my Prime and Root Keeper confirms it's rooted, Superuser installed, but I cannot Uninstall some of the apps. in the Prime. I can only "disable" them.

Is there anything wrong? How can I uninstall apps. like Ziino or similar?

Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mtotho:
Freeze them within titanium

Edit : or similar app on market

Search : "freeze apps "

Otherwise unlock wait for a rom that removes them. I'm sure there are terminal commands to remove them
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
Thanks..

I happened to see a video on Youtube where a guy shows that Vipermod rooing was enough, but maybe I rememeber wrongly.

Will try, but not a big deal. Just annoying.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GirLuvsDroid:
If you're trying to remove /system apps, you can't simply uninstall them. You need to use a app like Root Explorer, go into /system/app and tap the button at the top to mount as R/W. I advise that you not simply delete the apps you don't want. Either move them to your SD card, or rename them to something like [appname].apk.bak, so that you can get them back so you can do OTA updates or if the removal causes problems.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hitekdroid:
wow thanks a lot. I remember going through so many more steps when rooting my OG Droid when it came out.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shayind4:
Rooted TF101 ICS update with Option 1.

Thanks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Komodo Rogue:
Thanks for another helpful tool!

My prime was already rooted from one of the first vipermod tools, and root was always kept through voodoo root keeper. Today I used vipermod to run the unlocker tool and install CWM (option 6, I think). Everything seemed to work. My prime is running the latest firmware (the firmware that just rolled out today) and I used win 7 64, if that matters.

The first thing I wanted to do was make a nandroid backup, so I powered off the device, then powered back on, holding power+volume up. The text appeared in the corner, and I pressed volume up, and the text then added another line of text saying something about RCK (recovery?) and kernel.

EDIT: I meant volume down+power

The screen went black for a moment, and then instead of CWM, the android-installation screen that you see when installing an OTA update appeared, but briefly, only for about three seconds. Then the android image changed to a dead android with a red ! over his/her/its body.

So I guess I did something wrong. I tried to get into CWM a second time with the same results. Anyone have any ideas? TIA

Edit #2: I just wrote this in a comment below, but for organization's sake, here's some more information:

I just got a notification from ad-free app that new hosts were available, so I clicked to download and install them, but I got an error that said it couldn't write something and consequently could not update. I've never seen that error before, and I remember reading that after cwm is installed on the TF201, USB mass storage mode wouldn't work. I don't think updating the host file has anything to do with USB mass storage, but I thought maybe this could be indicative of something?

The unlock tool, which I received during the option 6 process in viper mod, is still in my app drawer. I'm only mentioning this in case it still being there is abnormal. I just clicked on the app, because I thought perhaps my boot loader didn't actually unlock, but an error occurred. Again, this is probably normal, and I'm guessing it had an error because the boot loader is (hopefully) already unlocked, but I thought I'd mention it in case it was abnormal.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GirLuvsDroid:
You need to hold power + volume DOWN, then when the text appears on screen, you hit power UP within 5 seconds.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Danny-B-:
Will this also root .15 ?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Komodo Rogue:
Oh, whoops, that was just a typo, thanks though. I held volume down with power and then pressed up, as instructed.

I've tried again a couple of times but still get the same result. My original post is above, if anyone has any ideas I'd appreciate them :)

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I was already rooted, but I tried to unlock the boot loader and install CWM on .15 and something went wrong. Whether or not that had anything to do with viper mod is unknown to me, though. I'd wait for confirmation before trying, personally.

EDIT: Some additional information/possible clues?

I just got a notification from ad-free app that new hosts were available, so I clicked to download and install them, but I got an error that said it couldn't write something and consequently could not update. I've never seen that error before, and I remember reading that after cwm is installed on the TF201, USB mass storage mode wouldn't work. I don't think updating the host file has anything to do with USB mass storage, but I thought maybe this could be indicative of something?

The unlock tool, which I received during the option 6 process in viper mod, is still in my app drawer. I'm only mentioning this in case it still being there is abnormal. I just clicked on the app, because I thought perhaps my boot loader didn't actually unlock, but an error occurred. Again, this is probably normal, and I'm guessing it had an error because the boot loader is (hopefully) already unlocked, but I thought I'd mention it in case it was abnormal.

FINAL EDIT: FIXED

I ran viper mod again, and after it finished, I tried to boot into recovery... and success!

I have no idea what I did differently, if I did anything differently at all. But it works now! Thanks viperboy
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] robertg9:
In the instructions you say to turn on USB debugging, under device option. Should this be turned off at the end of the installation, or should you leave it on?

thanks,

Bob
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
You can leave it on, no harm :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eminembdg:
I"m sorry to be such an idiot. But can anyone help me by giving a step by step if using Ubuntu? Also, how do I get the drivers for the tf101 for Linux Ubuntu? The asus site only has windows drivers.

Thanks and sorry in advance for my noob questions
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcjr81:
Hello. Does anyone know if CWM can be flashed via Mac using this method?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gdubb03:
i don't know what i'm missing, but everything i do leads me to the dead android. booting into fastboot = dead droid, updating = dead droid i rooted using this method a little over a week ago and now i can't get it to do any updates or anything. I'm stuck on 9.4.2.13
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
There are no drivers for ubuntu, do a search on "android udev rules" on google and you will find how to set it up.

Once you have that setup, extract the zip and cd into that directory from terminal. Do chmod a+x primetime.sh and then execute the script and it will go from there.

I have not updated the Linux/Max build to 4.5 yet and I don't know when I'm going to have time to :(

Go to Asus' website and download the latest FW for your device. Put it on the internal storage (might have to extract the zip, I think there is another .zip inside it - that's the one you want) and reboot. It will wipe your device and do a full update, then use PrimeTime to root :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] KingDavid63:
Pretty sure we got ROM manager official support.. Just flashed recovery through it..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] transformador:
ive got an original tf101 with hc. for rooting, which drivers do i have to install? if i boot into adb, i dont have to install the drivers, right? if yes, how do i boot into adb?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pats4life100:
hey i back up my Rom and when i back everything up everything was working so when i install cm9 tried and i restored back to the rom i back up now my WiFi wont turn on at all but it will turn on when im on cm9 but wont work on no other Rom that i backup i wiped and everything still wont work unless im on cm9
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gdubb03:
[/QUOTE]Go to Asus' website and download the latest FW for your device. Put it on the internal storage (might have to extract the zip, I think there is another .zip inside it - that's the one you want) and reboot. It will wipe your device and do a full update, then use PrimeTime to root :)[/QUOTE]

ok i tried that a couple of times. Am i supposed to unzip the interior zip also? And when you say the internal storage do you mean in the internal sdcard file? I've tried doing this and rebooting and it does nothing. In terms of reboot do you mean just shutting the machine down and turning back on. I even just wiped all data in the standard start up menu. Should I unroot? I'm feeling really dumb right now that i can't figure this out.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tabarda:
Confirm, work fine.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] greezestain:
I apologize in advance for being an utter noob. I *just* bought my TFP yesterday, so I'm really a complete newborn. Go easy on me...

So I plugged in my brand-spankin-new TF201 yesterday, turned it on, and let it do its OTA update. *Then* I logged in to XDA. I probably should have done that in reverse order, eh? :)

At this point, is it safe for me to use this tool to root? If not, is there another tool I should try? Again, I'm sorry for asking what has probably been asked before, but I'm not even sure which search terms I should use to get the information I need. I hope some kind soul will take pity on me.

TL;DR: Me=noob. Bought TFP yesterday. Did ICS OTA yesterday. Safe to root?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SMT_Nocturne:
Prime TF201 i enabled debug mode and other settings and still same
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Itzamistry:
Can someone give me a step by step guide to root the prime with this vipermif and not mess up?

Press thx if I helped! :) :) :)

Sent from my LG Thrill 4G on Cm7 Nightlies with ICS theme!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] h0l:
Seriously?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mtotho:
Make sure the ADB drivers are installed correctly

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1426502

Make sure USB debugging is enabled.

execute vipermod?

you might need google sdk installed, not sure
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GirLuvsDroid:
Actually, you don't need the Google sdk, because I used ViperMOD from work, where I can't have the sdk installed, and it worked flawlessly.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mtotho:
thanks

-was not sure because I have had the SDK installed for ages anyway
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gerald410:
I'm deeply concerned about you're use of Vipermod at work:)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mtotho:
Viperboy: you should update to include flashing of the official CWM or update OP telling people to make sure to download it via RM. This could prevent various issues that exist with the androidroot.mobi cwm, and it probably wouldnt be a good idea to have people running around with different versions of CWM(especially since one has staging and system mounted by default and the other does not)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ZebTheCalvinist:
EDIT: Never mind, I did a bit of reading and got my answer.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Good suggestion, I will try to update soon. See, the thing is, I could have pulled down the file like I do with nachoroot, but I did not want the recovery to fail download and have the script flash a borked recovery. Now that we have ROM Manager support, I will update the script with the official CWM and make a note about using ROM Manager as well.

Thanks for the suggestion :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jyarborough:
Not a fan of cwm recovery,, but I am a fan of cyanogenMod.. is cwm necessary to have to flash CM?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jigsatics:
Hi!

Thanks viperboy! I was able to root my TP right after I updated to .14. I have 2 noob questions:

1. I killed ASUS Sync and Splashtop during the root process. Do I have to disable them permanently?

2. How do I update to .15? Can I just use the same process as before which is through "System Firmware Update" under Settings?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SMT_Nocturne:
do i need to format or something ?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
don't think that's needed. what you seeing in those pics are what shows up after you install the needed drivers that comes within his viperprimetime package.

OK, I see you mean the y/n question. both of mines were 0 when I did mines back on older version. I think even if you press NO, since both are not 0 on what you showing, it'll give you instructions on what to do next.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] INHUMANITY:
Worked perfectly for me the first time I tried. Donation sent. Thank you! :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tyvar1:
i did that and i still get a dead droid :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MOD64:
Great work viperboy! I was able to run through the steps without any issues. I am getting "can't find backup path message when I try to backup my ROM. Any thoughts?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] westholma4t:
worked great on 9.4.2.15 :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jslabiak:
Cannot Install the ADB drivers

Hello all,

I just bought the TF201 and love it so far but I need root access to run some custom scripts. My device has the 9.4.2.15 update and shows up in device manager under the portable devices but I do not see the ASUS ADB stuff. Is there a root for the 9.4.2.15 system if I have never rooted before?

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I do have USB Debug enabled and followed the directions as posted earlier.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lcuk:
worked great on 9.4.2.15

Thank you very much
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SMT_Nocturne:
Thx Saurik & Viperboy

just rooted my Prime

and i'll donate as soon as i get my salary ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] XHolyPuffX:
Worked perfectly and I am now running Virtuous S :)

Thank you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jslabiak:
Anyone know how to get the drivers installed with the latest update and win7 x64?